Is Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS worth grading?
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Worth grading only if it gems
A PSA 10 Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS brings $210 versus $99.99 raw — a $110 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($92.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
- Raw (NM)
- $99.99
- PSA 10
- $210
- PSA 9
- $92.12
- Gem premium
- 2.1×
- As of
- Sep 3, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $210 | +$85.01 | +$60.01 | −$39.99 |
| PSA 9 | $92.12 | −$32.87 | −$57.87 | −$158 |
Net = sale price − $99.99 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $122 | −$28.40 |
| 50% | $151 | +$1.07 |
| 75% | $181 | +$30.54 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 49%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGS 10 | $273 | best | 55/45 | 70/30 |
| PSA 10 | $210 | −$63.00 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $126 | −$147 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| SGC 10 | $126 | −$147 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
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Full set checklist →Grading Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS — FAQ
Is Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS worth grading?
A PSA 10 Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS brings $210 versus $99.99 raw — a $110 spread that covers an economy-tier ~$25 grading fee. A PSA 9 ($92.12) sells for less than raw, so anything short of a 10 loses money.
How much is a PSA 10 Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS (Baseball Cards 2023 Topps Chrome Update Autographs) sells for about $210 versus $99.99 for a raw near-mint copy — a 2.1× premium as of Sep 3, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS?
By resale value, BGS 10 leads at $273, ahead of PSA 10 at $210. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS need for a BGS 10?
BGS publishes 55/45 front and 70/30 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Spencer Steer [Black White Mini Diamond] #AC-SS breaks even when it gems about 49% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $92.12).
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